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City of North Las Vegas

2014-2015

SAFEKEY/CAMP

PROGRAM

Parent Handbook

Neighborhood and Leisure Services – Safekey

4025 Allen Lane

North Las Vegas, NV 89032

Telephone: (702) 633-1608

Fax: (702) 636-5511

Revised: July 2014

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Welcome to the City of North Las Vegas

Neighborhood and Leisure Services - Safekey

Mission Statement:

To enhance the quality of life of the citizens of North Las Vegas by providing a diversity of open space, parks and

leisure opportunities.

The Program

The Safekey Program is for children Kindergarten through Grade 5 and operates at elementary school locations in

the City of North Las Vegas. Safekey programs include game periods, snack, recreational enrichment activities, and

supervised open play.

Camp only runs during the summer, winter and spring break. These programs offer supervised activities such as arts

& crafts, games, sports and special events. Please remember that you must pack a lunch, snack and drink daily if

your child is in this program.

Holiday Closures

The above programs will not be open on the following holidays:

Monday, September 1, 2014 – Labor Day

Friday, October 31, 2014 – Nevada Day

Monday/Tuesday, November 10-11, 2014 – Veterans Day

Monday/Tuesday, November 27-28, 2014 – Thanksgiving

Monday, January 19, 2015 – Martin Luther King Day

Monday, February 16, 2015 – President’s Day

Monday, May 25, 2015 – Memorial Day

Program Benefits

The City of North Las Vegas, Recreation Division is dedicated to providing the best possible program for your

children. Our aim is to create an atmosphere in which safety, fun, recreation and social skills take place. Research

indicates that essential program services provided within the recreation profession afford our youth the following

personal benefits:

Leisure opportunities for your youth provide positive lifestyle choices.

Children’s play is essential to the human development process.

Meaningful leisure activity is an essential source of self esteem and positive self-image.

Physical recreation and fitness contribute to a full meaningful life.

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

PAYMENT OF FEES

Payments are made at the Safekey School/Camp sites during program hours. PAYMENT IS DUE PRIOR TO

PARTICIPATION IN SAFEKEY. Only credit or debit payments can be made in person at a Safekey site or the

Safekey Main Office via telephone at (702) 633-1608.

Payment may be made by money order, check, cash, or by credit card at Silver Mesa Recreation Center or

Neighborhood Recreation Center. Make checks and money orders payable to: The City of North Las Vegas. State

of Nevada Driver’s License identification number must be provided if payment is made by check. Please note that

services may be discontinued based on nonpayment of fees. Make checks and money orders payable to: The City of

North Las Vegas. State of Nevada Driver’s License identification number must be provided if payment is made by

check. Please note that services may be discontinued based on nonpayment of fees.

For online registration for punches and payments, access the City’s website at www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Please refer to pages 9 through 16 of this handbook for online payment instructions

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LATE FEE FOR LATE PICK-UP

A $10 late pick-up fee is assessed for every 10-minute increment the child stays past the scheduled program time,

beginning at 6:01 p.m. The late fee is due at the time of pick up or before the participant returns to the program.

If your child is not picked up 30 minutes after the program ends, the proper authorities will be contacted to receive

the child. When a child is picked up after 6:00 P.M. on more than two occasions, written notice will be issued with

the next late pick-up resulting in the possible removal from the program.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Las Vegas Urban League- Childcare Subsidy Division offers financial assistance for Safekey to families that

qualify. If you are interested in financial assistance, please visit the following agency, or contact the Safekey

office for information on State-funded grants offered to qualified families.

Las Vegas Urban League- Child Care Subsidy Division

2470 North Decatur Boulevard- Suite 150

Las Vegas, Nevada 89108

Telephone: (702) 473-9400

HOLIDAY & SPECIAL PROGRAM RATES

Half day programs during parent/teacher conferences of staff development days will require special fees for the

extended hours. Any school with scheduled half-days or parent-teacher conference days may offer an extended

Safekey program based on City of North Las Vegas Safekey staffing availability and adequate advance notice.

RETURNED CHECK

Returned checks will be considered non-payment. Parents who pay for services with checks that are returned due to

insufficient funds will be charged a $25.00 administrative fee. Credit/Debit payments can be made at a Safekey site,

the Safekey Main Office, at Silver Mesa Recreation Center, Neighborhood Recreation Center, or via telephone (702)

633-1608. Cash payments can only be made at Silver Mesa Recreation Center or Neighborhood Recreation Center.

All recreation services will be suspended upon notification of a returned check. After two returned checks, all future

payments must be made using cash or credit card only.

RECEIPTS FOR PAYMENT

Please keep all receipts of payments made or request a copy of any transaction using your City of North Las Vegas

online account. The Safekey Office is unable to provide end of the year statements for tax purposes. City of North

Las Vegas tax ID number is 88-6000-200.

REFUNDS

Refunds will not be issued unless a request is made to the Safekey Main Office. Refunds are determined on an

individual case basis. If a child is present during roll call, he/she will be considered in attendance for the entire

program.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

AM/BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM

The before school program will offer recreational games and activities inside the Multi-Purpose Room. Activities

such as board games, reading and quiet activities are offered. A special area may be provided for those children who

wish to complete homework assignments.

PM/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Program schedules have been established for Safekey sites with a suggested time frame. Site activities will vary,

however, each site will include all of the following within their daily afternoon schedule:

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Games & Relaxation 15 Minutes

This is a time set aside to help children make the transition from school to Safekey. Roll is also taken at this time.

Snack Time 15 Minutes

Some of our School Sites qualify for the Three Square Food Program where children will be provided a meal during

an allotted time period. For sites that do not qualify Safekey will provide a small snack within the program but will

allow time for children who have snacks to eat. This is a social time for the children and time for sharing events of

the day.

In accordance with the Special Milk Program through the Office of Child Nutrition and School Health (OCNSH),

our school sites offer milk to every participant and prohibits from discrimination on the basis of color, national

origin, sex, race and religion.

Leisure Activities 90 Minutes

This time is set aside for recreation activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dance, tournaments,

special events and seasonal activities. CATCH is a nutrition and fitness program that runs three times a week.

Children are encouraged to participate.

Supervised Free Time 45 Minutes

Children will be allowed to complete their homework assignments during this period. If children do not have

homework, they can read or draw quietly during this time. Every effort will be made to allow your children to

complete their homework assignments, however, please remember that this program is a recreational program and is

not designed to assist or tutor your child.

SIGN-IN/OUT

Each child must be signed in (morning) and/or signed out (afternoon) daily by authorized persons. For the protection

and safety of the children, ALL authorized persons must be prepared to show a picture identification card before a

child can be release. Older brothers and sisters may be listed and must show a Student Body Photo identification

card or Nevada State identification card. State identification cards may be obtained from the Department of Motor

Vehicles. Children will be released only to those individuals authorized on the participation form.

STAFFING

Our staff is carefully selected and placed at program locations based on what is best for participants and the

program. For your child’s safety, all staff is trained and certified in CPR and First Aid. Each employee must also

complete a Department of Justice background check. A minimum of at least two years of experience working with

children in a recreational or educational setting is required. All staff is trained in positive child discipline and

emergency and safety procedures.

INCLUSION STATEMENT

The City of North Las Vegas, Recreation Division proudly complies with ADA (The Americans with Disabilities

Act) and encourages individuals of all abilities to get involved in their community by participating in all recreation

programs and activities. Upon request, the City will make all reasonable accommodations to programs to ensure that

people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of the City’s programs, services, and activities.

Reasonable modifications are provided to enable an individual’s participation in a program. If you or your family

member requires a reasonable modification to participate in a program, please call two weeks prior to the start of the

program at (702) 633-1608.

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PERSONAL CARE POLICY

The City of North Las Vegas, Recreation Division does not provide personal care services of any type (Reference:

U.S. Department of Justice manual “The Americans With Disabilities Act” Title II Technical Assistance Manual,

Article II-3.6200, which covers state and local government programs and services) however, individuals’ requiring

such assistance will not be discriminated against. Those individuals needing assistance with toileting, feeding, or

changing of clothes must make personal arrangements for this assistance. Parents and /or guardians may provide the

care themselves, hire a personal care attendant, or designate someone that can respond. The individual responsible

for care must be available to respond to the situation within 30 minutes of the request for service. If your child

requires this form of assistance to participate in a program, please call two weeks prior to the start of the program at

(702) 633-1608.

Please make sure all enrollment forms are updated with the accurate and current phone numbers to ensure that staff

can contact you in case of an emergency.

MEDICATION

Nevada Revised Statue 452.213 prohibits the possession or administration of a drug or medicine by personnel

working within, or assigned to, the Safekey Program. If your child is not able to administer his/her own medication,

you will have to make arrangements with his/her school nurse or other appropriate health provider.

TELEPHONE USE

Telephones at Safekey locations are intended for Emergency use only. Parents that need to contact their child, or a

Safekey site, please call the main Safekey office (702) 633-1608. Office staff will contact the program site and relay

messages. Children’s personal cell phones should be turned off and placed in a backpack upon arrival at Safekey.

The City of North Las Vegas is not responsible for cell phones brought to the program. Your cooperation is greatly

appreciated.

PARTICIPATION FORM/WAIVER

The parent/guardian must fill out a participation form on every child attending Safekey annually and for each Camp

session. Parents who attempt to use these programs without a completed participation form on file will be contacted

and their child will not be accepted.

CUSTODIAL ISSUES

The City of North Las Vegas realizes that youth often come from a situation where parents are separated, divorced

or currently seeking custody. Please keep in mind that OUR NUMBER ONE CONCERN IS THE SAFETY OF

YOUR CHILD AND THE QUALITY OF THE RECREATION PROGRAM. If you, as a parent, are in this situation

and custodial rights have been awarded to you, with no custodial rights given to your ex-spouse, we require a copy

of the court restraining order or custodial agreement. If a situation should arise and you have joint custody of your

child, we will contact the parent who registered the child. In the case of joint custody, the parent who registers the

child is responsible for listing the ex-spouse’s address, home telephone number, and emergency number. The parent

who registers also has the responsibility of distributing a copy of the Safekey Handbook to the ex-spouse. The

parent who registered the child is also responsible for payment and balances regarding the account.

CONDUCT OF PARENT

As adults, we serve as role models for the children in our program. If you have a concern, please address your

concern in an appropriate calm manner to the Safekey staff or call (702) 633-1608 and request to speak with a

supervisor. The City of North Las Vegas has set forth a policy of zero tolerance or workplace violence, physical

force, harassment, intimidation, or abuse of power of authority. Should a situation occur within the program, due to

inappropriate actions by parents/guardians, causing excessive time spent by Safekey staff, WE RESERVE THE

RIGHT TO REMOVE PARTICIPANTS FROM THE PROGRAM.

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BEHAVIOR CODE OF CONDUCT

(Please review this section with your child)

The City of North Las Vegas has rules governing behavior in order to assure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.

Participants are expected to behave at all times. This can be accomplished by them showing respect to all other

participants and staff, refrain from using abusive language, from causing bodily harm, or showing disrespect for

equipment, supplies and facilities. If inappropriate behavior is displayed, the guidelines are as follows.

The City reserves the right to suspend participants whose behavior endangers the safety of them or others.

Parents/guardians are required to follow the “Behavior Code of Conduct” as well, and could be responsible for the

suspension or removal of participant.

Examples of Inappropriate Behavior that may lead to suspension:

1. ABUSIVE LANGUAGE/INAPPROPRIATE GESTURES - The use of foul or unkind words, and

inappropriate gestures toward other participants or staff.

2. FIGHTING/ASSAULT - Injuring another participant or staff through inappropriate action.

3. DISRESPECT OF STAFF - Talking back or not listening to staff members. Not following directions.

4. MISUSE OF PROPERTY - Improper care of equipment or items that belong to the City of North Las

Vegas, Clark County School District, or items belonging to other participants.

5. STEALING - Removing items from staff, site locations, or participant’s personal belongings without

permission.

STEPS TAKEN TO CORRECT INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

(The City of North Las Vegas reserves the right to suspend at any time, depending on the severity of the offense.)

1. COMMUNICATE APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR - A staff member will communicate appropriate

behavior to the participant. The participant will be expected to model the appropriate behavior and clearly

understand the consequences.

2. QUIET TIME - If the inappropriate behavior continues, a staff member will remove the participant from

the activity and participant will be place in Quiet Time (three to five minutes). The participant will always

be informed as to why they are in Quiet Time.

3. WRITTEN REPORT - If a problem persists, a staff member will document this behavior in writing and

review this with the parent/guardian. The written report documents the issues a child is having in the

program. Upon completion of the report, both the parent/guardian and staff will sign the report. After three

(3) written reports, the child will be suspended pending a parent/staff meeting to discuss the behavior issues.

It is the responsibility of the parent/caregiver to call the program supervisor to set up a behavior meeting. A

Behavior Plan may be developed by the staff and parent/guardian to document what is expected.

The staff member will contact the parent/guardian about the participant’s behavior, either by telephone or in

person, for a conference to decide if a Behavior Plan needs to be developed. Suspensions may occur while

the Behavior Plan is being developed.

4. BEHAVIOR PLAN – A Behavior Plan will outline the problem areas and the ways of correcting or

positively changing the behavior. This plan will be discussed with the child, parent/guardian, and staff. Each

will sign the plan and accept their responsibility as outlined in the Behavior Plan.

5. Guidelines are set up to correct inappropriate behavior. At times, this procedure may not resolve the

situation. If inappropriate behavior continues, the participant maybe removed from the program.

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SUSPENSION POLICY

FIRST SUSPENSION

If after steps 1 through 4, the inappropriate behavior continues, the participant will be suspended for one to three

program days, depending on the severity of the behavior.

SECOND SUSPENSION

Should inappropriate behavior continue after the first suspension, the participant will be required to take five days off

from the program.

THIRD SUSPENSION

A one year or permanent suspension from the program is handled on an individual basis.

NOTE: Depending upon the severity of the situation, a participant may be suspended from the program for one year,

or permanently, prior to the first suspension. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED FOR SUSPENDED PROGRAM

DAYS.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

IMPORTANT! This program is administered by the City of North Las Vegas. Clark County School District

facilities are made available for the operation of Safekey through the Open-Door-Open-School Policy. The school

office may give information as to where to register, or who to contact, but at no time are they responsible for the

operation of the Safekey program. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Safekey office.

SAFEKEY PROGRAM RATES

MORNING(AM) PROGRAM

7am School Starts

Days 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children

5 $28.75 $57.50 $86.25

4 $23.00 $46.00 $69.00

3 $17.25 $34.50 $51.75

2 $11.50 $23.00 $34.50

1 $5.75 $11.50 $17.25

Antonello, Bruner, Goynes, Scott (6am start)

AFTERNOON (PM) PROGRAM

After School 3pm – 6pm

Days 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children

5 $43.75 $87.50 $131.25

4 $35.00 $70.00 $105.00

3 $26.25 $52.50 $78.75

2 $17.50 $35.00 $52.50

1 $8.75 $17.50 $26.25

EXTENDED AFTERNOON (PM) PROGRAM

Antonello, Bruner, Goynes, and Scott

After School 2pm – 6pm

Days 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children

5 $53.75 $107.50 $161.25

4 $43.00 $86.00 $129.00

3 $32.25 $64.50 $96.75

2 $21.50 $43.00 $64.50

1 $10.75 $21.50 $32.25

TARTAN ES EXTENDED AFTERNOON (PM)

PROGRAM

After School 1:30pm – 6pm

Days 1 Child 2 Children 3 Children

5 $56.25 $112.50 $168.75

4 $45.00 $90.00 $135.00

3 $33.75 $67.50 $101.25

2 $22.50 $45.00 $67.50

1 $11.25 $22.50 $33.75

CAMPS

Day camp programs are offered at Silver Mesa Recreation Center in conjunction with Fun Zone. Safekey Camps are

structured programs for elementary age children. Camps will offer a variety of activities and social events such as arts

and crafts, fitness activities, and physical games that are facilitated by trained staff.

Safekey Camps require a completed Safekey Participation Form strictly for the use of the Safekey Camp program.

Please make sure the site location written on the form is Safekey Camp Program. Please handle Fun Zone registration

and fees with Front Desk Staff at Silver Mesa Recreation Center.

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SAFEKEY CAMP/FUN ZONE PROGRAM RATES

PROGRAM AGES DAY(S) TIME FEE

WINTER BREAK K – 5 Grade Mon-Fri 7:00am – 3:00pm $18/day

SPRING BREAK K – 5 Grade Mon-Fri 7:00am – 3:00pm $18/day

SUMMER K – 5 Grade Mon-Fri 7:00am – 3:00pm $18/day

Silver Mesa Recreation Center Fun Zone in conjunction with Safekey Camp:

PROGRAM AGES DAY(S) TIME FEE

WINTER BREAK K – 5 Grade Mon-Fri 3:00pm – 7:00pm $3/month

SPRING BREAK K – 5 Grade Mon-Fri 3:00pm – 7:00pm $3/month

SUMMER K – 5 Grade Mon-Fri 3:00pm – 7:00pm $3/month

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ONLINE REGISTRATION &

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

BUYING SAFEKEY PASSES ONLINE

1. Access www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

2. Click on the “Online Services” and click on “Register for a Parks & Recreation Activity”

3. On the Parks & Recreation Online Page click on the “Access Online Registration” button

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4. On the Parks & Recreation Online System click Login

5. When you register your child for Safekey a User ID and Pin number are generated for you.

6. If you do not have your User ID and Pin. Please call the Safekey Office (702) 633-1608 and it will be

provided to you. Please do not create a new account!

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7. Once you are logged in click on the “Memberships” tab.

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8. Under “Memberships” please select the Safekey Membership Program.

9. Select the appropriate Safekey Membership Pass for your child/children.

10. Your cart will pop up and display your passes.

11. To select a different pass type click on “Continue Shopping”

12. To finalize your purchase click on “Go to Checkout”

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13. In details select the “Effective Date” change the “Quantity” of passes you would like to purchase and select

your child’s school for the “Childs SK Site”

14. Click on “Save and Go to Cart” to see what passes you have accumulated

15. Click on “Save and Go to Checkout” to finish your transaction

16. In “Checkout” Fill out the “Payments” and “Credit Card Billing Information”

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17. Click on “Complete” Transaction to complete your purchase.

MAKING ONLINE PAYMENTS

1. Access www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

2. Click on the “Online Services” and click on “Register for a Parks & Recreation Activity”

3. On the Parks & Recreation Online Page click on the “Access Online Registration” button

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4. On the Parks & Recreation Online System click Login

5. When you register your child for Safekey a User ID and Pin number are generated for you.

6. If you do not have your User ID and Pin. Please call the Safekey Office (702) 633-1608 and it will be

provided to you. Please do not create a new account!

7. Once you are logged in click on the “My Account” Button

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8. In “My Account” click on “Make A Payment” and enter the amount of money you would like to add to

the account.

9. On the “Make A Payment” page enter your Credit Card and Billing Information.

10. Click on “Apply Payment” to add the money to your account.

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City of North Las Vegas Safekey

After-School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policy

Obesity has been identified as an epidemic by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The

prevalence of obesity has doubled in the past 25 years. The rate of unhealthy bodyweight (overweight/obese) among

children and adolescents has tripled since the 1980s.

Healthy snacks and opportunities for physical activity in after-school settings can play a key role in helping to combat

obesity in children. City of North Las Vegas cares about the health of the children that we serve in our after-school

programs. In an effort to improve the health of the students that we serve, City of North Las Vegas is implementing

the following nutrition and physical activity policies in our after-school programs.

Physical Activity

At least 30 minutes of physical activity time (structured and/or non-structured) will be provided each day for

participants in the after-school programs. This activity time will be a regular and intentional component of the

curriculum and will utilize evidence-based physical activity curriculum such as the CATCH Kids Club on a regular

basis. Structured physical activity offered during physical activity time will be inclusive of all participants and

developmentally appropriate.

Non-educational screen time will be limited to no more than one time per week. Our programs will not withhold

physical activity as a punishment for children unless it is determined by staff that to continue and/or allow the child to

participate in the physical activity would potentially put the child or other children in danger.

Nutrition

Snacks and beverages offered during our after-school program must meet the nutrition guidelines summarized below:

We will serve snacks that have:

30% or fewer calories from fat (exception for cheese and yogurt see below)

10% or fewer calories from saturated fat

0% trans-fat

600 mg or less of sodium per serving

35% or less sugar by weight (excluding fruits and vegetables when used as additives)

Cheese and yogurt made from reduced-fat, low-fat, or fat-free milk

Beverages allowed include:

Water without flavoring, additives or carbonization.

100% fruit or vegetable juice in serving sizes no larger than 8 oz per individual serving.

Milk, including flavored milk must contain 1% or less fat.

Foods of minimal nutritional value will not be given away or used as incentives for students. Foods of minimal

nutritional value may include: soda, water ices/Popsicles (with the exception of products that contain fruit and/or fruit

juice); gum, candies such as hard candies, jellies, gums, marshmallow candies, fondant, licorice, spun candy, and

candy coated popcorn).

Staff will model healthy behavior by not consuming food that the children are not allowed to eat during the program.

Water will be available/accessible at all times during the after-school program hours. Fruits and/or vegetables (fresh,

frozen or canned in its own juice) will be served as a snack at least one time per week.

Exceptions to the nutrition policy may be made on a case by case basis in order to celebrate special holidays and/or

occasions.

Adherence:

City of North Las Vegas staff will receive information and training on the new policies and all staff are expected to

adhere to the new policies. The policy will be included in the standard operating procedure and policy manual.

Parents of students attending the after-school program will also be informed of the new policies.

Effective Date: These policies shall be in full effect as of August 2011.